Refinery Operator I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; East Chicago, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Safety-Kleen in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Refinery Operator to support refinery operations across shifts. This union role starts at $25.47 per hour and requires flexibility for days, swings, and graveyards.

You will sample from process equipment, load/unload caustics, document shipping records, and perform daily inspections under environmental permits and MARSEC requirements. Forklift experience and TWIC card are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• 1-3 Years experience in a plant or industrial environment preferred.
• 1-3 years in a production driven environment preferred.
• 1+ years forklift experience preferred.
• Oil and gas experience is an asset!
• Mechanically inclined or familiar with general tools
• Computer literate and can operate an IPAD
• MS Office Suite - Excel, Word and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• responsible for sampling from various process equipment and tanks, loading and off loading caustic from tankers
• Prepare the sample, submit for lab analysis, and enter data in the computer system for tracking and accounting
• Accurately complete various shipping and receiving documents
• Perform daily inspections as required by environmental permits and MARSEC (USCG) requirements related to Homeland Security
• Use a forklift
• Other duties as required

Skills

Punctuality

Follow directions

Initiative

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

IPAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Refinery Operator to join our team in East Chicago, IN. This position will focus on refinery operations as a priority task at the facility. This is a Union position starting at $25.47 The employee will need to be flexible to work all shifts, days, swings, and graveyards as needed.

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• responsible for sampling from various process equipment and tanks, loading and off loading caustic from tankers
• Prepare the sample, submit for lab analysis, and enter data in the computer system for tracking and accounting
• Accurately complete various shipping and receiving documents
• Perform daily inspections as required by environmental permits and MARSEC (USCG) requirements related to Homeland Security
• Use a forklift
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card is mandatory
• 1-3 Years experience in a plant or industrial environment preferred
• 1-3 years in a production driven environment preferred
• 1+ years forklift experience preferred
• Oil and gas experience is an asset!
• Mechanically inclined or familiar with general tools
• Computer literate and can operate an IPAD
• Punctal for work
• MS Office Suite - Excel, Word and Outlook
• Follow direction and take initiative
• Must be able to work in the elements
• Must be able to work at heights
• Lift up to 50lbs, climb, stoop, bend, stand for long periods

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 163474

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date: 2026-08-10

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Re-refinery Equipment Operator

Locations: 601 Riley Road

Pay Range: $16.39 - $38.08 Hourly